Botanical name: Arctium lappa
Family: Asteraceae
Other common names: Greater Burdock, Edible Burdock, Lappa
Part used: Root
A member of the sunflower plant family, Burdock can grow to over 3 meters in height. The plants purple flowers form in clusters and are covered in sharp hairs, which are often referred to as thorny burrs.
Cultivated for its roots, in its fresh form Burdock is cooked as a vegetable.
Packed with health-boosting vitamins, minerals and nutrients including potassium, magnesium, vitamin B-6 and fibre, Burdock root, in its dried form, is well-known for its medicinal benefits, including:
Depurative – Burdock root acts as a natural blood cleanser, inducing lymphatic detoxification, helping to aid the bodies blood circulation and overall health.
Diuretic – By stimulating the kidneys, burdock root works as a natural way to rid your body of excess fluid, cleansing your body of any waste.
Astringent – Many topical skin products contain burdock root for its ability to fight against skin conditions, including acne, eczema and psoriasis. Studies have also shown that it can reverse signs of aging.
Prebiotic – Packed with prebiotic fibre, burdock root is well known to improve our bodies digestion, as well as help to lower our blood sugar.
Anti-inflammatory – The anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe conditions such as arthritis and tonsillitis.
Antioxidant - It's loaded with antioxidants that boost liver and bone health.
Culinary
Burdock root is a popular ingredient in Chinese and Japanese cooking and is either sautéed, added to salads, or used in tempura dishes.
Burdock contains inulin, a natural dietary fiber, and is also used to improve digestion. As a root vegetable, it possesses considerably stronger antioxidant activity than common vegetables and fruits. In fact, recent studies confirm that burdock has prebiotic properties that could improve health
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As a herbal tea beverage consume in moderation and consult medical advise as needed.